Leda Richberg-Hornsby

1886–1939 (age 53)

Biography

Leda Richberg-Hornsby defied expectations as one of the earliest American women to earn a pilot's license, thrilling crowds with daring flights and boldly advocating for greater opportunities for female aviators.

During World War I she volunteered her talents in medical and aviation-related capacities, and she remained a passionate proponent of aviation safety and women's independence throughout her life.

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